HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-2011 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
JULY 26, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Godek called the regular meeting of the Ocoee Code Enforcement Board to order
at 7:01 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Member Hopper led the Invocation
and Member Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and a
quorum was declared present.
PRESENT: Chairman Godek, Vice -Chair M. Godek, Members Hopper, Kelley, Lowery,
and Osborne. Also present were Code Enforcement Officers Delgado,
Loeffler, Rodriguez, Siegrist, Administrative Assistant Ballard, Attorney
Sneed, and Recording Clerk Stella McLeod.
ABSENT: Members Amey and Lowery and Alternate Members Blynder and Sais were
absent excused.
GUESTS: None.
Administrative Assistant Ballard administered the oath to the Code Enforcement Officers,
Fire Inspector, and anyone intending to speak regarding a case.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AND WILL BE
ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS DISCUSSION IS DESIRED BY A
MEMBER OF THE BOARD, IN WHICH CASE THE CHAIRMAN WILL INSTRUCT THE BOARD CLERK TO REMOVE THE ITEM FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA AND SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
The Consent Agenda consisted of approval of Items A, B and C. *Note.. Consent Agenda was
amended.
A. Minutes of the May 24, 2011, Code Enforcement Board Meeting
B. Dismissal or Compliance. (Case Numbers 11 -079, 11 -101, 11 -104, 11 -105, 11 -106, 11-
107, 11 -108, 11 -110, 11 -113, 11 -114, 11 -122, 11 -123, 11 -124, 11 -127, 11 -129, 11 -130,
11 -131, 11 -132, 11 -136, 11 -137, 11- 138,11 -139, 11 -142, 11 -143, 11 -144, 11 -145, 11 -147,
11 -148, 11 -150, 11 -154, 11 -155, 11 -156, 11 -162, 11 -172, 11 -173, 11 -176, 11 -182, 11 -185
were transferred to consent.)
C. Order of Continuance (August 23, 2011, Meeting).
Case Number Respondent Location of Violation
11 -119 JOHNEY L. BERRYMAN II 1700 LITTLE SPRING HILL
DAWN M. BERRYMAN
Case Number Respondent Location of Violation
11 -141 DENVER HARPER ESTATE 33 COQUINA KEY DRIVE
11 -146 MARTIN CASANOVA, JR. 110 COQUINA KEY DRIVE
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Case Number Respondent Location of Violation
11 -171 SAUL J SERRANO 6748 LUMBERJACK LANE
AIDA PATRICIA MORA
11 -184 DANA W PECK 1108 BELLINI LANE
D. Reduction of Fine
Case Number Respondent Location of Violation
09 -005 RICHARD BEECHER 1709 Cambridge Village
STACI BEECHER
09 -162 PATEL KUNTESH 1585 Glenhaven Circle
Member Hopper, seconded by Member Kelley, moved to approve the Consent Agenda along
with the supplement as presented by city staff. Motion carried unanimously.
Vice -Chair M. Godek, seconded by Member Kelley, moved to hear the cases in the following
order: Case Nos. 11 -109, 11 -120, 11 -121, 11 -157, 11 -170, 11 -174, 11 -111, 11 -140, 09 -005,
09 -162; then revert back to the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS - None.
HEARINGS OF STATEMENTS OF VIOLATIONS
PURSUANT TO THE HEARING RULES ADOPTED BY THIS BOARD ON JUNE 27, 1995, VARIOUS DOCUMENTS ARE USED BY THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN EACH CASE AND ARE REPORTED IN THE CASE TESTIMONY GIVEN BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
IN THESE MINUTES THE TITLES TO THOSE DOCUMENTS WILL BE ABBREVIATED AS FOLLOWS: ACFD - AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE
FOR DEMOLITION, AOC - AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE, AONC - AFFIDAVIT OF NON - COMPLIANCE, ATF- APPLICATION TO
FORECLOSE, CO - COMPLIANCE ORDER, CMFD — COMMISSION MEETING FOR DETERMINATION, CS — CONTINUED STAY, CTR -
COPY TO RESPONDENT, ECO — EXTENDED COMPLIANCE ORDER, EX- EXHIBITS, FS- FEES STAYED, LDC — Land Development Code,
NOCV - NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION, NOH - NOTICE OF HEARING, NS-No Service, OAF - ORDER AUTHORIZING FORECLOSURE,
OIF /L- ORDER IMPOSING FINE /LIEN, ONC - ORDER OF NON - COMPLIANCE, OOC - ORDER OF CONTINUANCE, , ORF — ORDER
REDUCING FINE, PDFS - PER DAY FINE SUSPENDED, POS - PROOF OF SERVICE, RFR - REQUEST FOR REHEARING, RFRDUC-
REQUEST FOR REDUCTION DENIED UNTIL COMPLIANCE, ROF- REDUCTION OF FINE, SFH — SUBPOENA FOR HEARING, SOV -
STATEMENT OF VIOLATION (S) and WD — WITHDREW.
HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF
HEARINGS
Case No. 11 -109 — Richard R Wilson, Jr. Life / REM: Joel David Buckley
23 Cockles Key Drive Officer Delgado
Violation Cited: 51 -13, 115 -3
05 -02 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 05 -17 -1 1
05 -19 -11 SOV
05 -19 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -1 1
05 -19 -11 DOCS SENT BY Regular and Certified Mail
Observation: Garage / shop and temporary structure without required permits, plans, approval and inspections.
Obtain required permit(s) from City of Ocoee Building Department. Submit any additional required items as
determined by the permitting and review process.
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The case was presented and history given by Officer Delgado. Exhibits given (photos). There
is no permit for the garage. The property is not in compliance.
Mr. Richard Wilson, 23 Cockles Key Drive, spoke for this case. He explained the
instruction that he was given which was to contact the building department. He applied for a
permit but was unable to get one because the structure in question is too close to the house.
Mr. Wilson is asking for more time to comply. He says that he believes that he should be
grandfathered in since the original building is 32 years old. Mr. Wilson is disabled.
Chairman Godek remarked that he was notified two months ago. He asked Mr. Wilson how
much time he needs. Mr. Wilson replied that he needs two months.
Member Hopper asked what is in violation. Officer Delgado replied that the garage is in
violation. After further discussion, Member Hopper clarified that Mr. Wilson did not know
that he needed a permit to put siding on. Mr. Wilson said that is correct.
Member Hopper asked how much time Mr. Wilson would need. Mr. Wilson said that three
months would be best.
Member Kelley, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that in Case # 11 -109 the respondent
be found in violation as cited as of May 16, 2011, and be given until October 25, 2011 to
come into compliance or be fined $100 per day for every day thereafter. The motion carried
unanimously.
Case No. 11 -120 — Dean Harper, Inc.
167 W. Silver Star Road Officer Delgado
Violation Cited: 108 -24D, 108 -16, 108 -19A, F (1)(b), 108 -22, 108 -23A, B, C, D, G, I, J, K, L, M (1) (2),
N(1)(2), 0, P, Q, R(1)(2), S, T, U, 301.3, 51 -13, 108 -35
05 -12 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 05 -31 -11
06 -01 -11 SOV
06 -01 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
06 -01 -11 DOCS SENT BY Regular and Certified Mail
Observation: Minimum Housing Standard Inspection requested by tenant Tiffany Meeks
complaint owner would not repair property inspection revealed, plumbing not connected to
waste septic system. Electrical receptacle for range is hazardous exposed wiring and needs to
be secured to structure. Electrical service is dangerous, install new single service. Permits
required for electrical, plumbing and building. Have a licensed electrical, plumbing, and
building contractor obtain permit(s) and coordinate with city to bring electrical service and
equipment, all plumbing and building to code. Toilet needs to be properly installed to a secure
solid floor. Toilet held up by wood block under trailer and draining on ground. Bathroom floors
rotted; floors and walls need to be structurally sound and attached to each other. Holes behind
the stove, holes under kitchen cabinet by sink, holes in walls, and floors around a/c window
units need to be repaired weathertight and rodent free. Kitchen sink drains to ground not
connected to sewer system. Wall panels loose throughout trailer. Washer waste drain not
connected to waste septic system. Front and rear steps are unsafe, rotted wood need to be
secured and have secured rails. Miscellaneous trash and debris throughout the property. Due
to major violations on property tenant was required to vacate the property.
Tishya Luedtke, Building Inspector II,
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Waste being dumped on ground. Water line and drains not supported under sink. Trap not
installed under kitchen sink. Old washer waste drain not connected to waste septic system
needs to be removed and old fitting capped off. Other plumbing items too numerous to list.
Plumbing needs completely repaired both inside and outside of residence to meet 2007 FI.
Plumbing Code. Electrical service is dangerous, install new single service or repair existing
service to safety minimums per National Electrical Code 2008. Rotted floors and walls
throughout need to be repaired /replaced to make structurally sound and attached to each
other in a way which meets 2007 FI. Existing Building Code. Front and rear step and steps
with landing are not safe, replace or repair. All structural repairs per 2007 Florida Existing
Building Code. Finish interior walls of closet. Support piers and tiedowns not per FDOT
requirements. Skirting to be removed for inspecting plumbing, piers, tiedowns and support
then replace after rough inspection for finals. Property was placard for unsafe living
conditions. Tenant was required to vacate the property due to unsafe conditions.
Officer Delgado presented the case and gave its history. Exhibits presented (document). As
of today the property is non - compliant with the exception of the previous violation 301.3.
The respondent has obtained a plumbing permit.
Ms. Betty Gourm was asked if she wanted to speak. She deferred to Mr. Scott Bean to speak
for the case. Mr. Scott Bean, 167 Silver Star Drive, the maintenance man for the Dean
Harper, Inc., explained the circumstances that caused the property to be in its current
condition. After giving testimony concerning other properties, the board directed Mr. Bean
that the matter for the discussion is the case before the board at this time. Mr. Bean said that
he thought that he was here to discuss a different set of violations. He began to give testimony
about the current case including the fact that much of the damage was caused by a tenant of
the property.
Member Hopper asked Officer Delgado how many violations there were. She replied that
there are twenty violations. Member Hopper asked what he needed from the City in order
to get the violations resolved. He said that he was not in a position to give the board a
completion date. Member Hopper replied that the board is able to do just that.
Officer Delgado said that she wants to leave the violation of 301.3 (connection to the sanitary
drainage) wants to leave it in since it ties to the electrical issue. This brings the total
violations to twenty -one (21). After further discussion, the chairman solicited the board a
motion.
Member Kelley, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that in Case #11 -120 the respondent be
ound in violation as cited as o Ma 26 2011 and be .iven until September 1 2011 to
comply or be fined $50 /day, per violation for each day the violations remain not in
compliance. The motion carried unanimously
Case No. 11 -121— Karl Andrew DBA A and T Plumbing; Jerry / Marcella Boettcher
1406 Wanda Street Officer Delgado
Violation Cited: 51 -13
05 -11 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 05 -31 -11
06 -01 -11 SOV
06 -01 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
06 -01 -11 DOCS SENT BY Regular and Certified Mail
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Observation: Installation of solar panel without required permits, plans, approval and inspections.
Officer Delgado presented the case and gave its history. Exhibits presented (documents). As
of today the property is not in compliance.
Officer Delgado said that the matter had come before the board with Prestige Plumbing, but
the board dismissed the case against the plumber after it was determined that the contractor
had nothing to do with the work itself, but rather with the solar system.
Mr. Jerry Boettcher, 1406 Wanda Street, said that permits were paid for but the work was
not done, and that he was hoodwinked. Member Hopper asked Mr. Boettcher if he paid for a
permit. Officer Delgado clarified that apparently the problem is that Mr. Boettcher was
under the impression that the contractor, A and T, had pulled the permit. Member Osborne
asked what the problem was with getting the permit now. Mr. Boettcher replied that he did
not understand why he should have to pay twice for the permit.
Vice -Chair M. Godek said that Mr. Boettcher was under the impression that, after paying the
contractor, the permit would be pulled. The vice - chairman continued by stating that Mr.
Boettcher could not come and pull the permit himself, hence he relied on the contractor.
Vice -Chair M. Godek continued that Mr. Boettcher needs to get the plumber here who can
pull the permit given that he is licensed.
Member Hopper asked if there was any reply from the contractor. Officer Delgado said no.
Board Attorney Sneed asked if there was constructive service on A and T. Officer Delgado
replied that there was, but no reply has been received. Member Hopper informed Mr.
Boettcher that, unfortunately, he will have to go through the expense of having a permit pulled
again.
Member Hopper, seconded by Vice -Chair M. Godek, moved that in Case #11 -121, the
respondents be found in violation as cited as of May 22, 2011, and be given until September 6,
2011, to comply or be fined $25 /day, per violation. The motion carried unanimously.
Member Hopper asked Officer Delgado to stay in touch with the respondents so that they do
not get lost [in the process]. Officer Delgado agreed to do so.
Case No. 11 -157 — Wingate Rentals, Inc., LLC; A -1 Drill Tech, Inc.
670 S. Kissimmee Avenue Officer Delgado
Violation Cited: 6 -14C, (g)I, ii, iii, iv, 1 -1
05 -17 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 06 -27 -11
06 -29 -11 SOV
06 -29 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
06 -29 -11 DOCS SENT BY Regular and Certified Mail
Observation: Parking commercial vehicles and equipment in violation of City code.
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Officer Delgado presented the case and gave its history. The property is non - compliant.
The fence was a requirement that would block the equipment from view. There is a fence
permit in the Building Department.
Member Hopper asked Officer Delgado if code enforcement had not thought it worthwhile
to continue the case. Officer Delgado said that she needed to get direction from the board
given the time lapse regarding the case.
Mr. Don Wingate, 110 Americana Court, Winter Garden, explained the delay in resolving
this matter. The past Friday he met with Officer Delgado and Bruce Dunford (building
department). They determined that putting the equipment behind a fence would resolve the
matter. He is awaiting a response from the building staff regarding the permit submitted. Mr.
Wingate said that after obtaining the fence permit, it should take a couple of weeks to get the
project done.
Mr. Wingate sought clarification regarding the violation concerning his vehicle with his
business information on it. He said that he feels that code enforcement is going after what a
previous tenant used to do which was to park a large truck on the property which showed the
name of the tenant's business and contact information on the outside of the truck. Officer
Delgado said that if the name and contact information of the business is on the vehicle which
is basically used as signage, it is not compliant with the code. Member Hopper suggested
that Mr. Wingate seek clarification from the building staff regarding what is compliant
regarding signs on vehicles.
Member Osborne, seconded by Vice -Chair M. Godek, moved that in Case #11 -157, the
respondent be found in violation as cited as of May 26, 2011, and be given until August 30,
2011, to come into compliance or be fined $100 /day, per violation. The motion carried
unanimously.
Member Hopper expressed concern given that the permit application is in the City's building
office; hence, staff could influence the time that will be taken to comply. Chairman Godek
said that there will be a board meeting before the expiration of the time the board has given
the respondent. He noted that the respondent can contact the board for an extension at that
meeting, if needed.
Case No. 11 -170 — Cindy Rising, Jeremy Sherman / Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
5113 Timber Ridge Trail Officer Loeffler
Violation Cited: 108 -23Q, 108 -35, 115 -3
06 -15 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 07 -15 -11
07 -13 -11 SOV
07 -13 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
07 -13 -11 DOCS SENT BY Regular and Certified Mail
Observation: Broken / dilapidated / open wood fence sections and fence gates; unsecured and open screen
room; unsecured standing; open rear French double doors; mattress laying just inside doors with evidence of
egress and use (drink containers cigarette butts, etc.)
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Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He submitted exhibits (photos). As
of this date, the property is not in compliance. He noted that the property is in foreclosure and
a copy of the action was sent to the bank that has ownership. Ms. Phyllis Harley, 350 Jim
Moran Blvd, Law Offices of Elizabeth Wellborn on behalf of the bank, spoke about the case.
Ms. Harley said that the bank does not have title yet. There was a bankruptcy filed by
homeowners and there was an objection to foreclosure; both of these actions have delayed the
foreclosure process. There is also one judge rather than two who is hearing the foreclosure
cases. She requested a ninety -day extension. Officer Loeffler suggested abating the property.
Member Hopper, seconded by Vice -Chair M. Godek, moved that in Case #11 -170, the
respondents be found in violation as of June 30, 2011, and be given until July 29, 2011 to
comply. A fine of $50 /day, per violation will be established after the July 29, 2011. The City
is authorized to abate the property as soon as possible because the property is a public
nuisance. The cost of abatement will be assigned to the respondent. The motion carried
unanimously.
Case No. 11 -174 — Omar / Lauren Riley
1826 Orchard Park Drive Officer Loeffler
Violation Cited: 108 -24D
06 -07 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 06 -29 -11
07 -13 -11 SOV
07 -13 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
07 -13 -11 DOCS SENT BY Regular and Certified Mail
Observation: Overgrown grass and weeds / neglected property maintenance, misc. junk / debris (old broken
basketball hoop parts, plastic chair, easement litter and large palm tree debris).
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Exhibits presented (photos). The
property is not in compliance as of this date.
Omar Riley, 1826 Orchard Park Drive, explained that they had intended to move, but did not.
They have since moved back into the home and corrected the violation. Officer Loeffler
said that the board could find the respondents in violation and that he could do a re- inspection
of the property tomorrow.
Member Kelley, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that in Case #11 -174 the respondents
be found in violation as cited as of June 28, 2011 and be given until August 1, 2011, to comply
or be fined $50 /day thereafter. The motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 11 -111— James W. Hill
9085 Floribunda Drive Officer Rodriguez
Violation Cited: 168 -6
05 -05 -11 NOCV Re- Inspection Date: 05 -16 -11
05 -19 -11 SOV
05 -19 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
05 -19 -11 DOCS SENT BY Regular and Certified Mail
Observation: Trailer/boat on front of property.
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Officer Rodriguez presented the case and gave its history. The property is in compliance.
Mr. James Hill, 9084 Floribunda, Orlando, FL, gave testimony for the case. He said that he
is a boat mechanic who moved to Orlando. Mr. Hill owned a boat as a resident of Orlando,
but the City of Ocoee annexed his neighborhood into Ocoee. He cannot have a boat according
to Ocoee's code. He asked if there was any way that he can have a boat. Member Hopper
said that Mr. Hill can call the City of Ocoee staff and have them advise him as to where he
can park his boat. Further discussion ensued.
Vice -Chair M. Godek, seconded by Member Osborne, moved that in Case# 11 -111 that the
respondent be found in violation as cited as of May 12, 2011, and in compliance as of July 26,
2011, and that no fine be assessed at this time. The motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 11 -140 — Jaiden Land, LLC / Quality Car Care, Inc.
751 LF Roper Parkway Officer Delgado
Violation Cited: 8 -2, 8- 6A(1)(5)(A)ii
05 -04 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 05 -16 -11
06 -13 -11 SOV
06 -13 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
06 -13 -11 DOCS SENT BY Regular and Certified Mail
Observation: Commercial / business banner signs installation without required permit.
Officer Delgado presented the case and gave its history. Exhibits were presented (photos).
This is a repeat violation. The property is not in compliance.
Member Hopper said that the respondents need a permit. Officer Delgado agreed. She also
said that they need a grand opening, but they would need to go to the building department to
obtain one. Vice -Chair M. Godek said that they have already had a grand opening according
to the paperwork. Officer Delgado responded that the ordinance does give a citizen four
grand opening per year as long as certain requirements are met.
Shawndell Thomas and Gary Kisson, 751 Roper Parkway, appeared to speak about the case
before the board. Ms. Thomas asked for Officer Siegrist to be present as well. She explained
that the business started at 667 Roper Parkway and grew to expand into 751 Roper Parkway.
She thought that she had permission to have signs. As she gave testimony, Ms. Thomas
stated that she felt that she was being harassed because similar signs of other businesses were
not being removed.
Member Hopper said that she needs a permit regardless of other signs and that maybe the
other sign owners had a permit. Board Attorney Mary Sneed said that if she sees other
violations, she is welcomed to make a complaint to code enforcement. Officer Delgado said
that all the respondent needs to do is contact her if she sees violations. The attorney continued
that other property in the city is not relevant; it is her property that is before the board tonight.
Member Hopper asked if the respondent had gotten a permit. Officer Delgado responded
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`no'. Member Hopper said that no matter what anyone else does, she needs to comply with
the ordinance, Member Hopper asked if the signs of the respondent are still up. Officer
Delgado answered that the signs are still up.
Vice -Chair M. Godek, seconded by Member Kelley, moved that in Case #11 -140 the
respondents be found in violation as of May10, 2011, as a repeat violator. They will give
them until August 5, 2011, to come into compliance or be fined $100 /day, per violation
thereafter. The motion carried unanimously.
Vice -Chair M. Godek, seconded by Member Kelley, moved to re -hear Case #09 -005 for
possible reduction offine and removal of lien. The motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 09 -005 — Richard & Staci Beecher
1709 Cambridge Village Officer Rodriguez
Violation Cited: 115 -5
12 -03 -08 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 12 -16 -08
01 -05 -09 SOV
01 -05 -09 NOH Meeting Date: 01 -27 -09
01 -05 -09 POS Reg. and Certified Mail
01 -14 -09 POS Posting
01 -27 -09 CO Given until 02 -06 -09 to comply or be fined $150.00 per day.
06 -19 -09 AOC
06 -23 -09 OIFL Total due $19,950.00
08 -18 -10 CLS Reg. mail — no response
10 -28 -10 Foreclos. Order
10 -28 -10 POS Reg. & certified mail
Observation: Overgrown grass / weeds.
Officer Rodriguez presented the case and gave its history. The original fine: $20,519.33.
Mr. Mike Rappaport, 6805 Green Haran Drive, spoke about the case. He said that a release
of lien should be granted.
Chairman Godek reminded him that the lien was on the property when he purchased it. Mr.
Rappaport agreed. The chairman informed Mr. Rappaport that the board only makes a
recommendation to the City Commission. Chairman Godek explained to the respondent that
there were administrative costs incurred from the case. Board Attorney Sneed termed it as
prosecution costs.
Vice -Chair M. Godek, seconded by Member Osborne, moved in Case #09 -005 to recommend
that the fine be reduced from $19, 950.00 to $569.33 and that the lien be removed. The motion
carried unanimously.
Member Osborne, seconded by Member Kelley, moved to re -hear Case #09 -162 for possible
reduction offine and lien. The motion carried unanimously.
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Case No. 09 -162 – Patel Kuntesh
1585 Glenhaven Circle Officer Delgado
Violation Cited: 115 -5
06 -03 -09 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 06 -15 -09
06 -23 -09 SOV
06 -23 -09 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -28 -09
06 -23 -09 POS Reg. and Certified Mail
07 -16 -09 POP
07 -28 -09 OC To comply by 08 -07 -09 or be fined $200.00 per day, also add cost
of abatement.
08 -06 -09 POS Reg. & certified mail
08 -11 -09 ANC
09 -01 -09 OIFL
09 -01 -09 POS Reg. & certified mail
09 -01 -09 AOC
09 -02 -09 OIFL Total due: $4,800.00
Observation: Excessive grass and weed growth.
Officer Delgado presented the case and gave its history. Total cost including the City's
administrative costs comes to $5,537.84.
Mr. Jamal Sultan, 1585 Glenhaven Circle, spoke about the case. He purchased the property
in May, 2011. He paid two smaller liens that were levied against the property. He asked the
board to reduce the remaining lien.
Member Osborne, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that in Case #09 -162, the board
recommend that the fine be reduced to the City's administrative cost of $747.84 and that the
lien be removed. The motion carried unanimously.
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Case No. 11 -115 – Raymond Billiard
621 Caborca Court Officer Delgado
Violation Cited: 115 -5, 115 -7, 115 -6, 5 -413
04 -28 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 05 -16 -11
05 -20 -11 SOV
05 -20 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
05 -20 -11 DOCS SENT BY Reg. and Certified Mail
07 -14 -11 POP
Observation: None listed.
Officer Delgado presented the case and gave its history. Exhibits presented (photos). The
property is not in compliance and abatement is needed.
Officer Delgado recommends securing and shocking the pool, mowing the grass /cutting back
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the hedges and securing the screen. Member Hopper suggested draining the pool; Vice -
Chair M. Godek said that then the pool will rise. Member Hopper responded that in that
case the pool could be covered.
Board Attorney Sneed said that the board could authorize abatement and continuing
abatement, if necessary.
Vice -Chair M. Godek, seconded by Member Kelley, moved that in Case #11 -115 the
respondents be found in violation as of May 15, 2011, and be given until August 3, 2011, to
come into compliance or be fined $100 /day, per violation until compliance is met, and that the
City abate the nuisance and continue abatement as necessary, with all costs assessed for
abatement being added to the fine. The motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 11 -118 — Arturo / Adelfino Valesquez
470 Wurst Road Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 165 -3, 115 -3
04 -28 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 05 -13 -1 I
06 -02 -11 SOV
06 -02 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -1 I
06 -02 -11 DOCS SENT BY Reg. and Certified Mail
Observation: One (1) Chev catering truck / tan/ FL tag #530 YAH, expired December 10` 2010 with LF tire
parked in front driveway. There is miscellaneous trash / debris.
Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. Exhibits were submitted (photos).
The property is in compliance with 165 -3, but is not in compliance with 115 -3.
Member Osborne, seconded by Member Kelley, moved that in Case #11 -118, the respondent
be found in violation as cited as of May 13, 2011, and that they are in compliance regarding
165 -3, but still not compliant on 115 -3, and that they be given until August 6, 2011, to come
into compliance or be fined $100 /dav for anv day thereafter. The motion carried
unanimously.
Case No. 11 -149 — Lake Hamilton Investments & Funding, Inc.
17 E. Geneva Street Officer Delgado
Violation Cited: 115 -5, 115 -7
06 -07 -1 I NOCV Re- lnspection Date: 06 -23 -11
06 -27 -11 SOV
06 -27 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
06 -27 -11 DOCS SENT BY Reg. and Certified Mail
07 -14 -11 POP
Observation: Overgrown grass or weeds.
Officer Delgado presented the case and gave its history. As of today, the property is not in
compliance. Abatement is being requested.
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Chairman Godek asked if the officer had heard from the respondents. Officer Delgado said
she had heard nothing.
Member Hopper, seconded by Vice -Chair M. Godek, moved that in Case #11 -149, the
respondent be found in violation as of June 21, 2011, and be given until August 8, 2011, to
come into compliance or be fined $50/ day, per violation, with the City authorized to abate
the property and add the cost of the abatement to the fine. The motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 11 -158 — James / Janie Tejera
1400 Little Spring Hill Drive Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 115 -5
06 -09 -11 NOV Re- inspection Date: 06 -27 -11
06 -29 -11 SOV
06 -29 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
06 -29 -11 DOCS SENT BY Reg. and Certified Mail
07 -15 -11 POP
Observation: Weed / grass overgrowth of 10 ".
Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history (exhibits). The property is non-
compliant as of this date. The City is requesting fine and abatement.
Member Hopper asked if the property was vacant and without power. Officer Siegrist
confirmed that such is the case.
Member Kelley, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that in Case #11 -158, the respondent
be found in violation as cited as of June 24, 2011, and be given until August 1, 2011, to come
into compliance or be fined $100 /day as long as the property remains in non - compliance; the
City is directed to abate the nuisance and add the cost of abatement to the fine. The motion
carried unanimously.
Case No. 11-175 — Andre Leirias
2744 Cullens Court Officer Loeffler
Violation Cited: 108 -24D
06 -09 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 06 -14 -11
07 -13 -11 SOV
07 -13 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
07 -13 -1 1 DOCS SENT BY Reg. and Certified Mail
Observation: Misc. junk, trash, debris littering the property.
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Exhibits were presented (photos).
The property is not in compliance as of this date.
Chairman Godek asked if the property was vacant and if abatement is needed. Officer
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Loeffler responded that the property is vacant and that abatement is not needed. The pool is
being dealt with in a separate action, but it is secured.
Vice -Chair M. Godek, seconded by Member Osborne, moved that in Case #11 -175, the
respondent be . found in violation as of June 26, 2011, and be given until August 8, 2011, to
come into compliance or forfeit $100 / day per violation for each day that the property is in
non - compliance. The motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 11 -183 — Halina Ramos
3529 Starbird Drive Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 115 -5
06 -17 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 07 -06 -11
07 -13 -11 SOV
07 -13 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
07 -13 -11 DOCS SENT BY Reg. and Certified Mail
Observation: Weed / grass growth over 10 ".
Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. Exhibits were presented (photos).
The property is in compliance.
Member Hopper, seconded by Vice -Chair M. Godek, moved that in Case #11 -183, the
respondents be found in violation as cited as of July 2, 2011, but in compliance as of July 26,
2011 and no fine be assessed. The motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 11 -186 — Derek / Christine Lowe
431 Fern Meadow Loop Officer Delgado
Violation Cited: 108 -35, 108 -42
07 -13 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: REPEAT VIOLATION
07 -14 -11 SOV
07 -14 -1 1 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
07 -14 -11 DOCS SENT BY Reg. and Certified Mail
07-14-11 POP
Observation: Weed / grass growth over 10 ".
Officer Delgado presented the case and gave its history. Exhibits were presented (photos).
The City's costs total $554. 29.
Member Hopper confirmed with the officer that the home is vacant. Vice -Chair M. Godek
said that it was pointless to send a notice to the owner who does not reside in the home. He
asked if there is another method whereby the City can locate the owner(s). Attorney Sneed
gave a reminder that the City has to meet the notice requirements according to the law. Vice -
Chair M. Godek said that he understood that, but continued by saying that it is a vicious
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cycle that the City gets in with such properties.
Officer Delgado said that if there is a foreclosure going on then there is someone that she can
contact. Barring any procedures, there is no one else she can contact when the property is
vacant.
Board Attorney Sneed said that the board can give a fine for three days and add the
abatement costs.
Member Kelley, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that in Case # 11 -186, the respondents
be found in violation and as repeat violators as of July 12, 2011, and fined $150 /day from
July 12, 2011 through July 14, 2011, until the City abated the nuisance, and that they be
found in compliance as of Julv 15, 2011; and that the City's costs for abatement in the amount
of $554.29 be added to the fine. The motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 11 -190 — Charles E. Bibby, Jr. / Charles E. Bibby, Sr. Estate/ Norma J. Snow
1223 Blue Springs Court Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 115 -5, 115 -3, 108 -23L, 165 -3
06 -29 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 07 -14 -2011
07 -18 -11 SOV
07 -18 -1 1 NOH Meeting Date: 07 -26 -11
07 -18 -11 DOCS SENT BY Reg. and Certified Mail
Observation: Weed / grass growth over 10" with misc. trash / debris. There are broken windows, one (1) red
Ford F150 pickup truck / parked on backyard grass and one (1) beige Ford Contour with no tag parked in the
street.
Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. He presented exhibits (photos). The
City is requesting abatement and that the cost of the same is added to the fine.
Vice -Chair M. Godek, seconded by Member Osborne, moved that in Case #11 -190, the
respondents be found in violation as of July 13, 2011, and be given until August 8, 2011, to
comply or be fined $75 /day, per violation, and that the City is authorized to abate the
nuisance of 115 -5 with the cost being added to the fine. The motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Case No. 11 -071 — Maggie Jones
1104 Doreen Avenue Officer Loeffler
Violation Cited: 165 -2, 165 -3 A, B, 165 -7, 165 -9
03 -03 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 03 -21 -2011
04 -11 -11 SOV
04 -11 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 04 -26 -11
04 -11 -11 POS Reg. and Certified Mail
04-26-11 CO Found in violation of 165 -3A,B as of 03- 18 -11. To comply by 05 -24 -11 or
fine of $50 /day until violation is corrected.
05 -24 -11 OC Extend compliance date to 05 -31 -2011
07 -05 -11 ANC
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Observation: Inoperable vehicle /expired -tag, vehicle parked/stored front driveway: (light blue Ford flat tires)
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. The property is non - compliant as of
today. The City is requesting that fine be assed as of June 1, 2011.
Member Osborne, seconded by Member Hopper, moved that in Case #11 -071, that affne is
assessed as ofJune 1, 2011. The motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 11 -083 — Southco, Inc.
55 W. Circle Key Drive Officer Loeffler
Violation Cited: 51 -13, 108 -23B, Q, 108 -24D, 165 -3A
03 -24 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date: 04- 12 -11, 04- 19 -11, 04- 29 -11.
05 -05 -11 SOV
05 -05 -11 NOH Meeting Date: 05 -24 -1 1
05 -05 -11 ROCS SENT BY Reg. and Certified Mail
05 -24 -1 1 CO In violation as of 04 -17 -11 and in compliance as of 5 -24 -11 for codes
51 -13, 108 -23Q, 165 -3A. Violation remains on 108 -23B, 10824E and to
comply both codes by 06 -07 -11 or fine of $100 per day, per violation.
06 -07 -11 AOC
The property is in compliance at this time. No further action was taken.
Observation: Tishya Luedke, Bldg Inspector: shed: no permit, FBC 105.1; 5' separation of structures not met,
2010 LDC 5 -6 B. Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler: damaged dilapidated skirting, construction equipment
stored along side of structure; debris littering property, fencing bent, damaged dilpadidated; junk / inoperable
vehicle (van) in rear yard.
Case No. 11 -085 — Silver Star Learning Center, Inc. / Peasah Augustina
253 Ocoee Apopka Road Officer Siegrist
Violation Cited: 108 -35, 108 -33 A (1)
04 -12 -11 NOV Re- Inspection Date 04- 28 -11.
05 -03 - SOV
05-03-11 NOH Meeting Date: 05 -24 -11
05 -03 -11 DOCS SENT BY Reg. and Certified Mail
05 -13 -11 PNP
05 -24 -11 CO In violation as of 4/25/11 of code 108 -35. To comply by 06 -14 -11 or fine
Of $250.00 /day, and pay city costs of $600.00
06 -14 -11 AOC
Observation: Building with roof in poor condition, falling down, missing sections. Also, unsecured building.
Large broken storefront window.
The property is in compliance at this time. No further action was taken.
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COMMENTS
Recording Clerk McLeod — congratulations to the chairman and vice - chairman for their re-
appointment to the board.
Doug Gaines — Thanked everyone for staying.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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